“Mission” and “evangelism” express the outward impulse of Christianity..
Mission is at the heart of the message of the Bible, though the actual word “mission” occurs sparingly in English Bibles. The word comes from the Latin verb mitto (noun missio), which parallels the Greek word apostellō, meaning “to send.” It refers to God sending people to announce his work of judgment and redemption on earth. Though God sometimes intervenes directly, his usual method of working in the world is to use people he has chosen to carry out his will.
Mission is now not primarily done by specialists, such as prophets and priests. While some are specially trained (Eph. 4:11–12), it is the joyful responsibility of all believers. As representatives of the Servant Lord, believers are called to a life of humble service (Mark 10:42–45; 2 Cor. 4:5; Phil. 2:5–11). Vocation is one of the key arenas in which Christians can be salt and light to the world (Matt. 5:13–16).
“Mission” is sometimes distinguished from “missions.” Many today use the term “missions” to refer to ministry that crosses cultures. Those who cross cultures in obedience to the call of God are thus described as missionaries. According to this understanding, missions is one part of the total mission of the church.
Acts shows that, the content of the gospel does not change, the methods of evangelism vary according to audience. The evangelistic messages recorded in Acts were all faithful proclamations of the gospel, but those before Jewish audiences quoted Scriptures extensively (e.g., 2:12–40; 13:16–41), whereas when Paul addressed the philosophers in Athens, his message adopted a more “academic” style and did not include any explicit quotations from Scripture (17:22–31; see 1 Cor. 9:19–23). Evangelists such as Peter and Paul spoke to large audiences; ordinary laypersons “went about preaching the word” (Acts 8:4), presumably to small groups and individuals; and Philip led the Ethiopian eunuch to Christ through a personal conversation (8:26–38).
Mission and Evangelism Minister
Rev’d ADELEYE SAMUEL ADENIYI
He was born on the 4th January,1964 into the family of Mr and Mrs Adeleye Jacob, Maria Olaperi Ajala of Ajirosu compound, Ogbomoso, Oyo state. He attended Oke'lerin Baptist primary school and Baptist Grammar school both in Ogbomoso, Oyo state. After his secondary education, he learnt tailoring work for two years and graduated as a Tailor in 1987. He worked as a Tailor for more than two decades, before surrendering to God’s call into the ministry in 2011.
After accepting the incessant call of God since 2003, Samuel Adeniyi went for his Theological Training at Baptist College of Theology, Oyo, Oyo state . He graduated with certificate in Theology in 2014. He also attended several leadership training and retreats.
Rev’d Samuel Adeniyi IS currently an Associate Pastor at the Union Baptist Church, Lagos. He is the Prayer and Evangelism coordinator of the church. He served as student pastor at Ebenezer Baptist Church, Jabata, Oyo. He is currently the Evangelism Chairman of J. T. Ayorinde Baptist Association.
Rev’d Samuel Adeniyi is a believer in Jesus Christ and baptized in 1974, by Revd John A. Okesiji of blessed memory at First Baptist Church,Oke'lerin, Ogbomoso. He is a trained Baptist pastor and preaches the gospel o fJesus Christ. He is a Counselor and a prophet. He works with and is still learning from great ministers of God among whom are Rev Dr Samuel Adeniyi Oladejo, Rev. Dr. SundayFagbemi and Rev. Dr. Oyebamiji Kehinde Babarinde.
Rev’d Samuel Adeniyi is married to his supportive and amiable wife, companion Esther Oritoke, a Tailor per excellence and the marriage is blessed with godly children. Amen.